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Government Shutdown 2023: What’s open and closed?

National

No, United Auto Workers are not paid $75 an hour

We VERIFY how much the Big Three car companies actually pay their workers, who recently went on strike.
National

No, UAW workers are not paid $75 an hour

Auto workers on strike are demanding 40% raises from Ford, GM, and Chrysler (Stellantis). But they don’t make $75/hour, like some claim.
Gas Prices

Yes, there’s a difference between different brands of gas

Each gas brand uses its own blend of additives that distinguishes its fuel from other brands. These additives can affect the quality of the gas.
Travel

No, US citizens will not need a visa to travel to most of Europe in 2024

Beginning in 2024, U.S. citizens will have to fill out an online travel authorization called ETIAS to enter most of Europe. But this is far simpler than a visa.
World

No, U.S. citizens will not need a visa to travel to most of Europe in 2024

The Schengen Area, which includes France and Spain, will require American travelers to fill out an online application called ETIAS before entry. This is not a visa.
Travel

No, you should not top off your gas

Topping off your gas tank after the pump stops – even just once – can damage your car.
Travel

Getting gas when a tanker truck is at the station carries a low risk of sediment contamination

Decades ago, it was bad for your car to fill up at the same time a tanker truck refueled a gas station’s fuel supply. Today, pump filters make it less of an issue.
Travel

Yes, driving with cruise control can help you save on gas

Driving at inconsistent speeds burn more gas, which cruise control helps prevent. We VERIFY what you need to know about cruise control and fuel.
Travel

No, air marshals aren’t on every U.S. flight

A VERIFY reader asked if there are law enforcement officers on every plane. There aren’t enough marshals for that.
Travel

Not all U.S. flights have air marshals

A VERIFY reader asked if there are law enforcement officers on every plane. There aren’t enough marshals for that.
Money

No, people on Medicaid or EBT can’t get a free passport

The State Department, which issues passports, says Form I-912 has nothing to do with passports. The form applies to immigration fees.